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Neargaard Family History

Neargaard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Norgaard, Negaard, Melgaard, Newgard, Overgaard, Nygaard, Damgaard

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Where is the Neargaard family from?

You can see how Neargaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neargaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Neargaard families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Neargaard's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Neargaard families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Neargaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neargaard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Neargaard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Neargaard. For the veterans among your Neargaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neargaard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Neargaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Neargaard in 1974 was 71, and 80 in 2002.

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